Trump halts Russia sanctions; Oregon school shooting hero teacher identified
The president pauses congressional Russia sanctions citing national interest, while a teacher's heroic actions during an Oregon school shooting that killed four are being widely praised.
President Trump has put a hold on Russia sanctions passed by Congress, signing an executive order to pause the package and citing national interest. Multiple outlets report the move comes as a new U.S. law on the matter takes effect.
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A 25-year-old teacher has been identified as one of four victims killed in an Oregon elementary school shooting, where she died in a heroic act after tackling a teenage gunman in a special education classroom. An armed father intervened during the attack, fatally shooting the 16-year-old suspect before he could claim more lives. The incident left three children and one teacher dead, with officials crediting the teacher's actions with preventing further casualties.
Katie Zacharia's tenure as White House press secretary has ended after less than five days in the position, making her one of the shortest-serving officials in the role. Reports indicate internal tensions and a contentious China bar exam controversy contributed to her departure, with some accounts suggesting involvement from Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles in the decision.
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